[SpyGuy]

Good article, except for this this line: "Atheists have no such moral compass and may act according to will and whim."

Indeed, some atheists have no moral compass. But it's grossly unfair to state that all atheists are without moral direction simply because they don't believe in a supreme being.

[Popman]

"Atheists have no such moral compass and may act according to will and whim."

In the context of the article, it seems to be referring to the "Stalin, Hitler, Mao and Pol Pot, among others" previous mentioned.

But I can see how it can be taken as you see it.

Based on the fact this guy seems to have a something similar to a brain attached to his neck, I'll give him the benefit of doubt

[whereasandsoforth]

Yes, some atheist have no moral compass, and ironicly, those that do are following the Lord whether they want to or not. All good things come from The Lord, even the goodness in atheist.

[TalBlack]

"Indeed, some atheists have no moral compass. But it's grossly unfair to state that all atheists are without moral direction simply because they don't believe in a supreme being."

The line is perfectly descriptive. Atheists indeed have no moral compass other than their own whim or will. whether they happen to be "good" or "bad" people is an accident of whim.

God says "I Am". Those two words constrain me considerably in how I live and what I do. I CANNOT take as mine prerogatives reserved by God to Himself.

That is a moral compass inviolable. A "moral compass" that IS NOT inviolable is no moral compass. And any belief that originates in the mind of mere clay IS NOT inviolable.
This, I believe, is the authors point, and I agree with it.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

Indeed, some atheists have no moral compass. But it's grossly unfair to state that all atheists are without moral direction simply because they don't believe in a supreme being.

Good point. Seems to me that an atheist who took, say, the Bill of Rights or some concept of Natural Rights that did not depend on a deity would have a moral compass. Possibly, a decent one.